Scoliosis Correction Surgery

Scoliosis correction surgery straightens a spine that curves sideways and twists, and holds it in the corrected position while the bones fuse into a stable column. It is considered when a curve is large, when it continues to worsen despite bracing or observation, or when it causes pain, visible imbalance or pressure on the chest. Modern operations are planned in three dimensions from upright imaging and computed tomography, use implants placed with imaging guidance, and are carried out with continuous monitoring of the nerves. Because these are long, carefully staged operations that depend on a full spinal deformity team, many families travel abroad for scoliosis surgery and plan a stay that covers the first stage of rehabilitation.